Providence Street is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL4 8JQ is located in the Drake electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Providence Street, Plymouth, PL4 8JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 8JE, PL4 8HN, PL4 8HU, PL4 8JG, PL4 8TW, PL4 8HL, PL4 8HT, PL4 8HX, PL4 8JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL4 8JQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.8% | 52.3% | 8.5% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 56.2% | 47.7% | -8.5% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PL4 8JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 79.2% | 81.9% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 44.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -34.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 57.1% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 30.6% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 9% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around PL4 8JQ this area, 6.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 6.8% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 11% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 42.8% | 38.4% | -4.4% | 16.9% | 21.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 37.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.1% | 82.1% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 79.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 79.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 6.2% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 79.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.1% | 37.2% | 26.9% |
| Christian | 18.1% | 46.2% | -28.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Providence Street was 268.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.2% higher than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Providence Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Drake and the 66th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 182.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Providence Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2024-04-03 | £146,152 |
| 45 Providence Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2023-08-29 | £208,763 |
| 39 Providence Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-07-14 | £196,954 |
| 33 Providence Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2023-05-17 | £152,867 |
| 32 Providence Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2022-08-18 | £148,137 |
The percentage of student residents living in PL4 8JQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Ham Drive , Ham PL2 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Infants' School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Junior School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH | 2out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 2out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 91 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 393 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 468 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 640 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lantern | 57 North Hill | 142 yd | |
| O'Pirate | 59 North Hill | 159 yd | |
| The Pizza Professor | 43 North Hill | 208 yd | |
| Plain Tasty | 2-4 Mutley Plain | 271 yd | |
| Plates Plymouth | 1 Sherwell Arcade | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crafty Half | 50 North Hill | 161 yd | |
| Old Toms | 40 North Hill | 213 yd | |
| Fawn Private Members Club | 39 Prospect Street | 306 yd | |
| Play | 1 Sherwell Arcade | 375 yd | |
| Switch | 2 Sherwell Arcade | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food 4U | 79 North Hill | 159 yd | |
| Master Chef | 56 North Hill | 161 yd | |
| Little India of Plymouth | 44 Armada Street | 262 yd | |
| City Charcoal Grill | 12 Mutley Plain | 311 yd | |
| Uni Food | 35 Mutley Plain | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Longfield Place | 299 yd | |
| Mutley Bazzar Ltd | 29 Mutley Plain | 385 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 Mutley Plain | 385 yd | |
| Gibbon Lane Stores | 3 Gibbon Lane | 389 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 10 Regent Street | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School For Girls ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | tennis courts | 182 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 349 yd |
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 460 yd | |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 469 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| Plymouth College Ford Park FORD PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Core Fitness (Closed) Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road | health and fitness suite | 1,006 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.